Things that make me happy :)

I started out today with not so good news. It is about money, so it can be fixed, but it just brought me down. However, as the day went on, I decided to put my big girl panties on and just live life. This makes me happy. At least I know my problem can be fixed; unlike so many more people that have it way worse than me. So, I decided to make a list of things that make me happy so I can remember how happy I really am.

1. Jesus. That is all I need to say about that.

2. My husband. He makes me laugh quite a bit. Even though he is a typical male, he makes it known that he loves me no matter what I look like or what I do.

3. My daughters. Emma-I honestly don't know what life was like before she came into it. She makes me laugh every day and I love to see how much like me she is. She is such a joy to me and I can't believe how much more I love her every day. Maddie-once again, I don't know how life existed without her. She just completes our little family and she is my other joy that I love so much more every day.

4. My parents. They have helped me in ways that I thought weren't even possible. I can tell how much they love me and my girls and I will be forever grateful to them!

5. My animals. I have two dogs and three cats. Even though that is a lot of animals and they do so many things that make me mad, they are all so good with my kids and I can tell they are loyal. They are so fun to snuggle up with!

6. Baking brownies and eating the batter......'nuff said.

7. Driving and blasting rock music in my car with the windows down. I especially like to blare 80's hair bands like Def Leppard and Poison.

8. Playing pass with Emma. I am starting to teach her how to do a volleyball "pass". She is catching on quick! Yea!!

9. Hearing Maddie giggle when I get her belly or tickle her. There is nothing better than a baby laugh.

10. Hearing Emma laugh her high-pitched laugh when Brandon is chasing her.

11. Hearing Emma talk and say new words.

12. Emma going to the potty.

13. Emma counting and saying her ABC's.

14. Emma singing songs to her little sister so she can keep her entertained for me.

15. Maddie's big smile she gives me when I get home from work.

16. Knowing that my girls have wonderful baby-sitters that take great care of them.

17. Going to my church and just feeling content.

18. Taking walks while there is a breeze out.

19. Drinking ice cold water.

20. Reading a great book.

21. Taking a nap without waking up for 3 hours.

22. Memories of my childhood.

23. Memories of my grandparents and going to their house.

24. My feeling of accomplishment when I check something off of my "to-do" list.

25. Paying off bills.

26. When a song gives me chills.

27. Seeing military families being reunited.

28. Cuddles with Maddie after bathtime.

29. My co-workers who have supported me through a lot of hard times.

30. My few close friends that have stuck by me in hard times.

31. Planning birthday parties for my girls.

32. Anticipation of my vacations.

33. Watching a movie I thought I would hate and it turns out I loved it.

34. Hearing that people are pregnant-I don't care if I know you or not.

35. Getting good bargains on clothes/items.

36. Running into people at the store that I haven't seen in a long time.

37. Friday nights!!

Those are just a few things, but I didn't want this to go on forever. Maybe I will finish this week ;) For the time being, here are some cute pictures of my girls from this weekend.


Sorry about the snotty nose, but this face is just her....


Here Emma is listening to my mom tell a story. Her face was so intent about 5 seconds before I took this picture.


Emma went to Grandma and Paw's earlier so Maddie and I decided to take advantage of the warm sun on Sunday. Her cheeks are getting so chubby :)


Watching the Amish go down the road....yes we live out in the country, well a country town...and I love it :)